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Page No. 1 2 Rev. No. 3 3 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A2NW Revision 3 AVIAN Falcon II March 4, 2015 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A2NW This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A2NW prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Type Certificate Holder AVIAN BALLOON 12925 East Riverside Spokane, WA 99216 I - Model Falcon II, 2-place Hot Air Balloon, approved May 25, 1976. Air Heater Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 75 Gondola Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 75 Envelope Options specified in the latest FAA approved revision of Master Drawing List No. 75 Fuel LPG (See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual for required additives instructions.) Maximum Weight Gross weight limited to 1000 lbs. or to weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250°F, whichever is less. See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual. (Weight includes the envelope weight.) When equipped with optional Envelope Series 75-5700, gross weight limited to 1100 lbs. or to weight requiring maximum continuous envelope temperature of 250°F, whichever is less. Use of Series 75-5700 Envelope requires an approved redundant burner system. See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual Supplement for Envelope Series 75-5700. (Weight includes the envelope weight.) Maximum Allowable Envelope Temperature 250°F Fuel Capacity See FAA Approved Balloon Flight Manual Serial Numbers Eligible 1 and on Certification Basis FAR 31, effective July 1, 1964, including Amendment 31-1 and 31-2. Production Basis None. Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (See Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. Additional required items of equipment are listed in the FAA Approved Avian Balloon Flight Manual. NOTE 1 Every 100 flight hours or annually, whichever occurs first, the following envelope maintenance check must be performed: Envelope material strength is adequate if the material withstands without tearing or yielding, fifty-pounds tension uniformly distributed one- inch crosswise to, and applied in the direction of, the weave. The envelope should be tested in several areas, with particular attention to the upper portion which is subject to higher operating temperatures. NOTE 2 The rego blast valve must be serviced in accordance with the details contained in the Avian Balloon Production Manual at intervals not to exceed the annual inspection or 100 hours in service, whichever occurs A2NW 2 earlier. NOTE 3 It is recommended that every 100 flight hours or annually, whichever occurs first, the inspections specified in the FAA approved Airworthiness Limitations (Section 9 of the latest FAA accepted revision of Document No. ICA-1) be completed. .....END....